July 12, 2022 BC Wildfire Bans Category 2 open fires The BC Wildfire Service has issued a Category 2 open burning ban that will go into effect at 1pm Mountain […] Read more
June 23, 2022 FWA Backcountry Lodge for rent Fernie Wilderness Adventures (FWA) is now offering private rentals at their remote backcountry lodge. FWA’s private lodge rental is a […] Read more
April 12, 2022 Regulation of Short Term Rentals Moves Forward in Rural RDEK The RDEK Board of Directors has approved the regulation of Short Term Rentals (STRs) in its six Electoral Areas. “Over […] Read more
December 22, 2021 Fernie Ski-hill Shuttle FREE for the Holiday Season The local ski-hill shuttle between town and the ski resort will be up and running starting with the evening service […] Read more
November 16, 2021 Declaration of State of Local Emergency Given the ongoing threat of a flooding in Area A, and the need to be able to react quickly should […] Read more
November 03, 2021 Regulation for Short-term Accommodations Requested The Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) has made 13 requests of the province to consider in order to establish a […] Read more
October 05, 2021 Fall Family Activities In Fernie That Mountain Life’s latest family adventure edit from this fall showcases some family friendly activities you can do in the […] Read more
September 23, 2021 RDEK Board Supports Sustained Levels in Koocanusa Reservoir The Regional District of East Kootenay’s Board of Directors continues to advocate for consistent water levels on Lake Koocanusa during […] Read more
September 22, 2021 Charges laid in Sweetwater fraud case The Calgary Police service reported today that they have arrested and charged two men in relation to facilitating fraudulent sales […] Read more
September 09, 2021 RDEK Seeks Input for Housing Needs Assessment The RDEK is seeking input from anyone working in the tourism and hospitality sector regarding their housing needs within the […] Read more
August 26, 2021 Campfire Ban Lifts this Friday Campfires will be allowed in Fernie and region starting Friday, August 27th at noon. Summer is getting back to normal […] Read more
August 23, 2021 British Columbia to Require Vaccine Proof British Columbia announced earlier today that vaccine passports will be required for people attending specific social and recreational events. In […] Read more